Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.
Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.
You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.
About The Direct
The Direct is a leading independent entertainment news outlet covering the biggest franchises in pop culture. The Direct reaches over 10 million page views a month on its website, thedirect.com, and millions more on social media. Learn more about The Direct here!
Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles
Night Always Comes Director Reveals Why Vanessa Kirby was the Perfect Actress for His New Netflix Film
Vanessa Kirby seamlessly blended in with the Fantastic Four, and that capability doesn't stop there.
Nobody 2 Director Explains How Bob Odenkirk's Hutch Mansell Differs From John Wick
Many will quickly compare Hutch Mansell to John Wick, but there's a key difference between the two.
Fixed Director Genndy Tartakovsky Reveals His Cut Cameo In New Raunchy Animated Netflix Film
Fixed goes deep with its jokes, but not everything made it into the final cut.
Apple TV+ Smoke Season 1 Finale Exclusive Clip Teases a Big Confrontation Between Michelle & Dave
Michelle knows what Dave is, and Dave knows she knows, but he's not giving up.
Butterfly Cast on How Its Parental Relationships Make This Spy-Thriller Different
Daniel Dae Kim and Reina Hardesty's father-daughter relationship is truly unique in this series.
Dexter: Resurrection Episode 6 Star Explains That Insane Twin Serial Killer Twist
Gareth had quite the revelation hiding just around the corner, and Dexter wasn't expecting it.
Legendary Disney Villain Animator Reveals That Gaston Was Inspired By LA Gym Bodybuilder Bros
Yes, Gaston is based on exactly what you would think, and it's something people still see daily.
Smoke Showrunner Explains That Shocking Episode 8 Death
Somebody bit the dust in the latest episode of Smoke, but no one saw it coming.
Lilo & Stitch Cast Address Those Big Changes to Nani In Live-Action Adaptation
Nani had significant changes made to her character, which some audiences loved and others hated.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood Stars Tease How the Spin-Off Reframes the Characters You Know and Love
Outlander: Blood of My Blood will let audiences see characters from the franchise at a much earlier stage in their lives.
Ne Zha 2: Michelle Yeoh and Cast Explain How the Film Makes It's Unique Mark on Animation
Ne Zha II is a massive film, and it's unlike most of what Western audiences usually experience.
Twisted Metal Showrunner Says 'Fans Will Lose Their Minds' When They Learn His Idea for Season 4
Twisted Metal might only be on Season 2, but fans have no idea what's coming down the line.
The Strangers: Chapter 2 Made Big Changes After the First Movie's Mixed Reviews
Audiences weren't the biggest fans of the first movie in the trilogy, and the creatives heard.
Alien: Earth Star Timothy Olyphant Explains How His Synthetic Adds to the Franchise's Legacy
Timothy Olyphant plays Kirsh, a synthetic mentor to the show's main protagonist, who expands on the franchise's lore.
Friday the 13th "Sweet Revenge" Director on How His Short Is Inspired By "The Final Chapter"
Jason finally killed the rights issues troubling him, and he's coming back for more carnage.
The Naked Gun Actress Reveals the Funniest Scene In the Movie Was Cut Short
Liam Neeson's Frank and Liza Koshy's Detective Barnes' big scene originally had a few more walls.
Hazbin Hotel Creator Confirms There Have Been Conversations About a Broadway Adaptation
The music in Hazbin Hotel is so catchy and performative that it's perfect for the stage, but will it ever make it there?
Heroes & Villains Creative Director on Filling a Hole in Star Wars Merchandise and Utilizing Fantastic Four's World
Good news: Inferno Squad fans never have to feel unseen again.
Funko Executive Reveals Why Superman Villain Ultraman Was a Chase and Not His Own Figure
The Hammer of Boravia was in the main line of the Superman Funkos, with Ultraman being his Chase.
M3GAN 2.0 Star Ivanna Sakhno Reveals How AMELIA Would Handle a Rom-Com Genre Twist
If there were ever a M3GAN rom-com, Amelia might not be seeking love like her android counterpart.
Twisted Metal Season 2 Star Stephanie Beatriz and Cast Tease Their Crazy Tournament Contestants
Twisted Metal Season 2 finally brings the tournament to the forefront of the story.
Keanu Reeves Is an Angel of God In Trailer For New Lionsgate Movie Good Fortune
Many believe Keanu Reeves to be an angel already, but this film takes that to a whole other level.
M3GAN 3 Movie Story Hopes Addressed by Franchise Star: A Robot Rom-Com (Exclusive)
From horror to action sci-fi, rom-com could be the next best destination for the M3GAN franchise.
Fans of How to Train Your Dragon, Here's Where You Can See More of Mason Thames
How to Train Your Dragon isn't Thames' first role—he's been a part of many other adventures.
Guns Up Movie Stars Kevin James and Christina Ricci on John Wick Comparisons & the Jobs They Hated
According to its stars, Guns Up is similar to John Wick but with a warmer heart and focus on family.
Happy Gilmore 2 Director on How They Balanced Easter Eggs & References to the Original
Happy Gilmore's return is filled with fun nods to the classic golf movie.
The Institute Showrunners Confirm Plans for More Seasons (Exclusive)
While more seasons aren't greenlit yet, the plan is to let the story of The Institute continue to unfold.
Twisted Metal Season 2 Trailer Promises the Video Game Story Fans Have Been Waiting For
There wasn't a real tournament in Twisted Metal Season 1, which is key to the titular game series.
Dexter: Resurrection Cast Teases Complicated Father-Son Reunion, Batista's Hunt, and Competent Cops
Dexter: Resurrection has plenty in store for its titular serial killer, least of which is a cult.
First-Time Director Michael Diliberti on Working With Seann William Scott & Chance Perdomo for New Movie Bad Man
Following Hemlock Circle Productions' horror movie Marshmallow, the studio's next film is Bad Man.
The Institute Stars Ben Barnes and Joe Freeman Explain Why Their New Show Isn't Marvel's X-Men
It would be easy to look at The Institute and quickly compare it to X-Men—but they aren't the same.
The Foundation Season 3 Cast Explain Why The Mule Is a Dangerous Threat
These new episodes give the Foundation and the Empire a common enemy in the Mule.
Duster Season 2 Possibilities Addressed by Royce Saxton Star Benjamin Charles Watson
Royce Saxton has quite an interesting future ahead of him if Duster's story continues.
The Old Guard 2 Director Explains The Tragedy of That 'Delicious' Death Scene
The long-awaited Netflix sequel killed off one key character in dramatic fashion.
Ironheart Producers Reveal the 1 Thing They Didn't Want to Do With Mephisto's Introduction
Ironheart finally did what WandaVision never accomplished: brought the devil to the table.
Bill Hader's The Cat In the Hat Animated Movie Gets It's First Trailer, as Filmmakers Reveal How They Perfected Its Comedy
Cat in the Hat is being brought to life by Bill Hader in a wonderfully vibrant new animated movie.
The Old Guard 2 Cast on Immortality and Their Characters' Changes In Netflix Sequel
The immortals that everyone loves have gone through some changes since audiences last saw them.
Heads of State Director Ilya Naishuller Comments on Sequel Chances
Ilya Naishuller already knows what a sequel might look like, and its premise is simple.
When 'Ironheart' Takes Place In the MCU Timeline, Confirmed by Marvel Show Producer
Disney+'s Ironheart isn't all that long after Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Elio 2 Sequel Hopes Shared by Pixar Movie Star Yonas Kibreab
After his debut, Elio could have many more journeys, and Yonas Kibreab knows what he wants next.